Ben Whiteman

[larkymasher]

It's always easier to blood young players when you are in a mid table position.lf you look at our history and it's probably the same for most clubs !.
When going for promotion experienced players are the ones who do the business (one or two young players get thrown in but that's not done that often ).
Looking at our previouse promotions we always have an experienced squad.Warnock introduced a few by the time we got promotion
they had been in and around the team for a few years.
I like to think we can have a good season in the championship next season ( if we make it that is ) , the pressure will be off for one season as long as we stabilise which will give some young players the oportunity to show what they can do.A good start is necessary to do this but in my opinion we will take to the championship like a duck to water.The qualities we have are more suited to a higher league a few recruits allied to some promising young players will give us the platform to perform and have a good season. With the pressure off I think we can really thrive.
I said pressure off for one season because we are a very demanding set of fans and the pressure will be back on very quickly after a honeymoon season
Do we want it any other way ! for if you stand still you soon go backwoods and we all know what happens then.
Could be eX citing times ahead beating the pigs to the premiership don't think they will do it this season if they don't it's game on !! Bring it on !!
As Hallam joined Man Utd Larky and been loaned back to us ? If so that's disappointING as he is a real poacher and a brilliant t set piece taker.

I agree Finlay.......... i never for one minute expected any youngsters to be involved this season.

 

[blade67]

I would like to thank your club for allowing us to have Ben on loan for the rest of the season, he certainly has a bright future in the game. His work rate and contribution to the team is second to none. Been one of the singings of the season for us and he can only get better. Also best of luck in your promotion push.

Thanks for the update. Always looked a good prospect playing in a poor team last year. I'd hope we sign him up for a decent deal before the summer as I think he'll make a go of it higher up the leagues eventially

 

[Maidenhead]

Yes it's all bollocks apart from the bit about Jags

Supporters money, TV deal, advertising, sponsorship, corporate entertainment pays quite a chunk of the wages as well as other things, it's not all done by our marvellous boardroom

Absolutely right.

The board only chuck in the missing millions to balance the books.

 

[1danewhitehouse]

It's always easier to blood young players when you are in a mid table position.lf you look at our history and it's probably the same for most clubs !.
When going for promotion experienced players are the ones who do the business (one or two young players get thrown in but that's not done that often ).
Looking at our previouse promotions we always have an experienced squad.Warnock introduced a few by the time we got promotion
they had been in and around the team for a few years.
I like to think we can have a good season in the championship next season ( if we make it that is ) , the pressure will be off for one season as long as we stabilise which will give some young players the oportunity to show what they can do.A good start is necessary to do this but in my opinion we will take to the championship like a duck to water.The qualities we have are more suited to a higher league a few recruits allied to some promising young players will give us the platform to perform and have a good season. With the pressure off I think we can really thrive.
I said pressure off for one season because we are a very demanding set of fans and the pressure will be back on very quickly after a honeymoon season
Do we want it any other way ! for if you stand still you soon go backwoods and we all know what happens then.
Could be eX citing times ahead beating the pigs to the premiership don't think they will do it this season if they don't it's game on !! Bring it on !!
As Hallam joined Man Utd Larky and been loaned back to us ? If so that's disappointING as he is a real poacher and a brilliant t set piece taker.

I agree about the blooding of youth when there is little to play for. Jagielka and Tonge were given some game time at the end of the season following the battle of Bramall Lane when it was fairly clear we weren't going to make the playoffs. I think that stood them in good stead for the triple assault season and by the time of our promotion season, they were fully fledged experienced pros as was Monty

 

[Bladesman]

 

[BushBlade]

Two things struck me;

The comments from the commentator about him getting back to his best suggests he's still a bit inconsistent so will be benefitting from the loan move and the experience he's gaining.

Got to be given a new contract and either given a chance next season as a squad player or loaned out to a decent L1 club. Definitely got potential. Gets better every time I see him.

 

[FredZeppelin]

Talk about a subdued goal celebration!

 

[Ricky]

All in one!

Good tackle, good pass, good finish.

Definition of box to box.

 

[Champagneblade]

3 things struck me - great tackle to win the ball. Great through ball. Great running to be in a position to shoot.

Then the calm finish as well.

Encouraging.

 

[Living In a Fantasy World]

3 things struck me - great tackle to win the ball. Great through ball. Great running to be in a position to shoot.

Then the calm finish as well.

Encouraging.

That through ball was simply perfect.

 

[HodgysBrokenThumb]

And he can shoot accurarely on an awful pitch...

 

[Dnblade]

He had a hand in the 2nd goal aswell,so another goal and assist.

 

[s4-blade]

Strong tackle, great through ball, decent finish all points to him being a future John Fleck. Long contract please.

 

[markstag]

Firstly want to congratulate your club getting promoted to the championship and best of luck with it.

Thank you for letting us have Ben for the season, he has all the attributes to make it at the top level and hope he gets given the chance with you. I would be lying if I said I wouldn't want him back next season but seems highly unlikely but never say never in football. He has been a joy to watch with his work rate, range of passing, goals and assists.